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Our Norway vs Italy Prediction Sees Italians Claim Narrow Victory in Oslo

Norway and Italy meet in Oslo on Friday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Norwegians have already won twice and sit top, while this will be the Italians’ first Group I game. Who will win this fascinating fixture at Ullevaal Stadion?

World Cup Qualifying Betting Picks

Italy Win & BTTS – 4.30

Italy to Win 2-1 – 9.00

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Will Italy Put Three Points on the Board?

Norway have made a strong start to World Cup qualifying, winning two out of two. Stale Solbakken’s boys kicked off their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 victory against Moldova at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau.

Norway followed that up with a strong showing against Israel in Hungary in game two, running out 4-2 winners at Nagyerdei Stadion. Alexander Sorloth and Erling Haaland were among the scorers.

Italy were involved in the UEFA Nations League play-offs in March. They suffered a 2-1 home loss to Germany in the first leg, while the second game on German soil finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw. They can now focus on qualifying for the World Cup.

The Blues are winless in three, shipping eight goals in the process. Their last victory came in the Nations League group stage in November 2024, when they beat Belgium 1-0 away from home. Luciano Spalletti’s boys will be desperate to kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a positive result in Oslo.

Norway vs Italy Betting Odds

The pair are tough to split in the betting, though the visitors are the slight favourites at 2.48. Norway are available at 2.76, while the draw is priced at 3.45. This is a huge fixture for both nations as they bid to reach next year’s World Cup.

Norway – 2.76

Draw – 3.45

Italy – 2.48

Latest Norway vs Italy Odds

Recent Norway vs Italy Head-to-Head Results

These nations last locked horns in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier in October 2015. The Italians secured a narrow 2-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico, coming from behind to take the points.

Italy also won the reverse fixture in that qualifying campaign, with Simone Zaza and Leonardo Bonucci on target in a 2-0 victory. Norway have not beaten Italy since a 1-0 friendly success back in 2000.

Norway vs Italy Betting Tips & Predictions

Even though they have played two more games, Norway will go nine points clear of Italy with a home win on Friday. However, Spalletti’s Blues are tough to beat, and we fancy the Italians to come out on top in Oslo.

The pair should get on the scoresheet, so check out the solid price of 4.30 for the Italy win and both teams to score.

The Italians have scored two goals in each of the last two meetings, winning 2-1 when the countries last locked horns. A repeat 2-1 Italy victory here is available at the tempting betting odds of 9.00.